Trichoptysis caused by intrapulmonary teratoma: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings

Authors: F Alper1; H Kaynar2; M Kantarci1; O Onbas1; P Polat1; F Erdogan3; M Akgun2; A Okur1

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 49, Number 1, February 2005 , pp. 53-56(4)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

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We describe a 9-year-old child with a history of trichoptysis caused by intrapulmonary teratoma and we present the CT and MRI findings of the teratoma. A heterogeneous mass containing cystic and solid elements was detected on both CT and MRI scans. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of teratoma. Teratomas arising from lung parenchyma, as in this case, are extremely rare in childhood. In the thoracic region, the most common localization of teratomas is the anterior mediastinal compartment. We also discuss the CT and MRI findings and the differential diagnosis of teratomas.

Keywords: child; imaging; intrapulmonary teratoma; lung mass; trichoptysis

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01394.x

Affiliations: 1: Radiology 2: Chest 3: Pathology, School of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey

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